Golden Rectangles Applet
Directions: Use the slider for b to change the size of the golden rectangle. Notice that the relationship given below the rectangle always holds true.
Questions:
1) Two examples of golden rectangles are pictured. Name at least two more examples of where golden rectangles can be found in life.
2) When b=1 is plugged into the equation , what are the roots of the quadratic equation that is created by manipulating the given equation? Do they look familiar? (Hint: )
3) The pictures give a hint to another way that golden rectangles can be created. Describe the process of creating golden rectangles like in the pictures and why they are golden rectangles.
References
Mona Lisa Golden Ratio. (n.d.). Retrieved November 23, 2020, from https://99designs.com/blog/tips/the-golden-ratio/
Parthenon golden ratio. (n.d.). Retrieved November 23, 2020, from https://www.designbyday.co.uk/golden-ratio-graphic-design/